Preparing the firearm for using the SnipePod

The SnipePod is comprised of two major assemblies. The Surrogate Sling Unit (SSU), and the Leg Unit.

SSU Attachment to the Firearm

The SSU is pre attached to the firearm before a hunting trip, and remains on the firearm during the field trip. It is manufactured out of 316 Stainless Steel, and contains a elliptical shaped hole that allows it to fit over the head of any industry standard Q.D. sling stud. To attach the SSU to the firearm

1. Temporarily remove any sling swivel from the Q.D. sling stud,

2. Place the SSU over the Q.D. Sling stud,

3. Insert the provided dowel pin through the SSU, and simultaneously through the hole in the Q.D. stud,

4. Tighten the socket head set screw in the front SSU.

5. Reattach the and sling swivel to the surrogate sling hole in the back of the SSU.

The tightening of the locking set screw, actually places the SSU with the dowel pin, under "traction". This force prevents the dowel pin from coming out. Furthermore, absolutely no upward pressure is applied to the firearms stock. This design feature allows the SSU to be attached to firearms that utilize barrel band clamp Q.D.s, (e.g. Marlin 336, Winchester 94, many shotguns).

The attachment to a shotgun, provides a great rest for turkey hunters.